Experience different views - Discover common ground; Travel throughout the world – Promote friendship and goodwill; Meet new people and share experiences.

1. FRIENDSHIP FORCE MANITOBA
• Experience Different Views - Discover Common
Ground.
• Travel throughout the world – promoting friendship
and goodwill.
• Meeting new people and sharing experiences.

2. FRIENDSHIP FORCE PLEDGE
• As a member of The Friendship Force I recognize that I can make a
difference.
• I recognize that I have a mission. That mission is to be a friend to the
people of the world.
• As I embark upon this adventure I know that others will be watching
me.
• I know that through my example to my own fellow citizens, and the
people of other nations, the cause of friendship, love and peace will be
furthered.

3. •I CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

4. FRIENDSHIP FORCE INTERNATIONAL
• Co-founded in 1977 by former US President Jimmy Carter
• He envisioned that Friendship Force could contribute to building a
more harmonious and peaceful world.
• He also envisioned the Friendship Force would afford participants
a personally exciting and enriching experience.
• Once personal friendships are established, differences of language,
race, religion or politics become far less important.

5. A WORLD OF FRIENDS
IS A WORLD OF PEACE.
• FRIENDSHIP FORCE OF
MANITOBA is a cultural travel
club chartered by Friendship
Force International (FFI)

6. MEMBERSHIP: OPEN TO SINGLES, COUPLES AND
FAMILIES WHO ARE INTERESTED IN MEETING PEOPLE
FROM DIFFERENT CULTURES AND COUNTRIES.
Meetings are held monthly and include socializing, and a
brief business meeting. There is discussion of travel and
journey opportunities and/or guest speakers.
FFM is managed by a Board of elected officers and appointed
committee chairs.
Annual fees are $60/year

7. ”
“What do Friendship Force Members do?
Travel in groups of 15-20 as ambassadors of our country to other
countries.
Home-stay journeys
Sightseeing, shopping, visiting local attractions & other group social
activities
We welcome ambassadors from other countries into
our homes, providing accommodation & activities.
Journeys with other clubs are a highlight – the club hosts up to 2
one-week incoming journeys & travels on 2 outbound journeys
annually.

8. HOW ARE THE JOURNEYS ORGANIZED?
• Journey Directors – are appointed by both the host and
ambassador clubs who coordinate and plan the journey travel &
activities with their committees.
• Home Hosts – provide ambassadors with lodging & some meals in
their homes for a week.
• Day Hosts – provide support for home hosts.
• Dinner Hosts – provide friendship dinners in their homes for small
groups of ambassadors and home hosts.

9. WHERE DO FRIENDSHIP FORCE MEMBERS TRAVEL TO?
• As a member of Friendship Force Manitoba you are also a
member of Friendship Force International.
• You are eligible to travel to :
• Journeys to other clubs around the world or within Canada
• Travel on Global, Theme or Discovery journeys with other FFI clubs
• Attend Canadian FF conferences & International Conferences.

10. FF MANITOBA MEMBERS HAVE TRAVELLED TO:
• Australia New Zealand Laos
• Brazil Russia Cambodia
• England Thailand Myanmar
• Germany Ukraine
• Ireland Vietnam
• Japan USA

11. EXPAND YOUR WORLD
• Friendship Force Website www.friendshipforcemanitoba.org
• Facebook: Friendship Force Manitoba
• Friendship Force International www.friendshipforce.org
• Email: ffmb@mymts.net